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‘Starting Over’: How one Dawson County couple quit their jobs and started a handyman company

Five years ago, Eric and Ashley Safier quit their jobs and started their own company, Freedom Painting and Handyman Services. Since then they've built a huge following through customer word of mouth. - photo by Alexander Popp

Five years ago, Eric and Ashley Safier quit their jobs and started their own company, Freedom Painting and Handyman Services. Since then they've built a huge following through customer word of mouth. - photo by Alexander Popp

Jacob Smith

DCN Staff

Published: Mar 11, 2021, 8:02 PM

We all know the moment of walking through the front door after a long day of work, sprawling out on the couch and muttering about how we wish we could just quit our job and do what we love. After another night of watching his wife do just that, Eric Safier said he had enough.

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“Swiss Army Knife of Law Enforcement” Meet Savannah Miller: Department of Natural Resources Game Warden

Savannah Miller (left) is the Forsyth County Department of Natural Resources Game Warden, keeping outdoor activities such as Lake Lanier and hunting safe for everyone involved. - photo by Ben Hendren

Savannah Miller (left) is the Forsyth County Department of Natural Resources Game Warden, keeping outdoor activities such as Lake Lanier and hunting safe for everyone involved. - photo by Ben Hendren

Jacob Smith

DCN Staff

Published: Jul 9, 2021, 7:09 PM

There are few work days that feel like the one before for Savannah Miller. As the Forsyth County Department of Natural Resources Game Warden, every day comes with a new adventure for Miller. During the summer, she spends her work day on a DNR boat, patrolling Lake Lanier. “It’s different every day,” Miller said. “You meet a lot of great people out here.

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